Temozolomide

Without a Prescription

In some patients, temozolomide decreases the size of brain tumors.
Temozolomide is a chemotherapy drug that works by slowing cancer cell growth.
Temozolomide is a chemotherapy drug.
Temozolomide is prescribed to treat certain types of brain cancer.
Temozolomide is prescribed to treat some kinds of brain cancer.

Contraindications

Temozolomide is contraindicated if you have any of the following conditions:
- an unusual or allergic reaction to temozolomide, dacarbazine (dtic), other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives;
- bleeding problems;
- breast-feeding;
- infection (especially a virus infection such as chickenpox, cold sores, or herpes);
- kidney disease;
- liver disease;
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant;
- recent or ongoing radiation therapy;
- if you are allergic to dacarbazine;
- if you are allergic to temozolomide;
- if you have any other allergies;
- if you have blood cell disorders (anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia);
- if you have decreased bone marrow function;
- if you have kidney problems;
- if you have liver problems;

Interactions

Do not take Temozolomide with any of the following drugs:
- valproic acid;
- vaccines;
- nalidixic acid;